Notes and Editorial Reviews

Including favorites like “An American In Paris,” “Rhapsody in Blue,” and selections from Porgy and Bess, this seven-disc set contains some of George Gershwin’s best work. Michael Tilson Thomas (b. 1944) is the music director of the San Francisco Symphony as well as the artistic director of the New World Symphony Orchestra.

“Michael Tilson Thomas’s long association with the music of George Gershwin results in performances so idiomatic they could be categorized as (almost) definitive... Thomas not only reveals Gershwin’s compositional genius but also wonderfully captures the composer’s trademark playful swagger.” (BBC Music Magazine)Including favorites like “An American In Paris,” “Rhapsody in Blue,” and selections from Porgy and Bess, this seven-disc set contains some of George Gershwin’s best work. Michael Tilson Thomas (b. 1944) is the music director of the San Francisco Symphony as well as the artistic director of the New World Symphony Orchestra.

“Michael Tilson Thomas’s long association with the music of George Gershwin results in performances so idiomatic they could be categorized as (almost) definitive... Thomas not only reveals Gershwin’s compositional genius but also wonderfully captures the composer’s trademark playful swagger.” (BBC Music Magazine)Read less

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: ( 3 Customer Reviews )

Over the TopDecember 1, 2017By Bryan Geyer (San Luis Obispo, CA)See All My Reviews"Gershwin deserves better than this over-the-top bombastic presentation. It's the only non-pop serious CD that I have ever heard that would sound better with dynamic compression."Report Abuse

Superb, exciting performancesJanuary 10, 2017By Julian Kerrell-Vaughan (SAI KUNG, Hong Kong)See All My Reviews"I have always enjoyed listening to Michael Tilson Thomas conducting. The works in this spectacularly-priced boxed set are no exception. Thrilling, exciting and spirit-lifting performances...just as one would expect! Bravo Maestro!"Report Abuse

Too much musicalsDecember 13, 2016By Gregory Carlson (Marshall, VA)See All My Reviews"I should have known better since Gershwin made most of his money writing musicals, but the descriptions on the web site indicated piano and orchestra for most of the selections. It is well done but just not my cup of tea."Report Abuse